2+ hour, 34+ min ago   (471+ words) Local government technology provider CivicPlus has launched a new unit to develop and test AI tools with cities, focusing on administrative processes, access to services and regulatory compliance. Innovation Labs will involve municipal staff and residents in identifying problems, testing…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (346+ words) Indianapolis has selected Kate Kotan to lead its technology agency, following her work on the city-county’s generative AI training programme and several major digital modernisation projects. Kotan will serve as Chief Information Officer and Director of the Marion County Information…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (280+ words) The National League of Cities (NLC) and CyberAlliance have launched an initiative to help US municipalities assess cyber risks, strengthen governance and prioritise security spending. Participating cities, towns and villages will receive access to workshops, executive briefings, benchmarking tools and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1001+ words) Coral Gables has spent more than a decade integrating artificial intelligence into its infrastructure, public services and internal operations, but its approach began with a practical concern rather than a desire to become a smart city. Located in a hurricane-prone…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (525+ words) European cities are using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify households vulnerable to extreme heat, reduce energy consumption in buildings and detect wildfires before they spread, as new guidance aims to help municipalities manage the technology’s risks. ICLEI Europe has published…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (514+ words) European city authorities are turning to start-ups to test mobility solutions through a six-month programme designed to help authorities assess new technologies before considering wider deployment. The 2026 Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) programme will support pilots addressing road safety, active…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (535+ words) San Diego is combining centralised governance, workforce training and practical deployments as it expands the use of artificial intelligence across its 13,000-strong workforce. The city completed its AI policy and governance framework in 2024, bringing together the Department of IT, Human…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (321+ words) Bolt has integrated its ride-hailing service with ChatGPT, allowing users to check journey options and obtain price estimates through the AI assistant. The integration has been introduced across Bolt’s markets simultaneously. The company said it is the first ride-hailing service…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (554+ words) Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has called on governments to recognise their role as regulators, enablers and providers of artificial intelligence (AI) following his appointment as an adviser to AI company Metropolis. Speaking to Cities Today, Garcetti, who later…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (511+ words) Lucero told Cities Today that the security of municipal systems depends partly on the readiness of the technology companies supplying them. Cities therefore need to consider post-quantum security across their entire supply chains. “Every city needs to understand this threat…...